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She was Bulma Briefs. One of the most prestigious beings to walk the earth. Or at least she was supposed to be. But if that were true why did she feel so low? Why did she feel so jealous? Why did she feel so betrayed when Goku proposed to Chi-Chi?

From the moment he proposed Bulma had felt like she'd lost her soulmate. She wanted to shake the feeling. Bulma would do anything to shake this feeling. Kami, how she yearned for Goku every second of every day. Goku consumed her thoughts. That big stupid grin he always had on his face. The look on his face when he saw a plate of food. That determined look on his face during a fight. His need to protect everyone all the time. These were some of the things she loved about him.

Bulma had been so deep in thought that she hadn't notice Yamcha bring her a drink. The drink that was supposed to be in her hand half an hour ago.

Yes, that drink.

"Here B," Yamcha said putting the drink in her hand.

She took it without looking up. "Thanks, Yamcha," She said. "Go have your fun."

Yamcha gave her a strange look and then nodded. "I'll be back," He said walking away.

Bitterness is what she felt toward Yamcha at the moment. How could he have so much fun when she was so miserable? Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

"Why do you look so sad Bulma?" Goku asked appearing out of practically nowhere. Bulma looked up uncertain of what she should say. Saying "hey I know we've known each other for years but I just now realized that I am in love with you" would not be a good idea. In fact, that would be the most horrible thing she could say. She had time to stop it. If only she would have spoken up when Goku and Chi-Chi were at the altar. He might have felt the same way about her. Now that she was really thought about it Goku kept glancing at her. Maybe he wanted her to tell him not to get married.

A soft sigh escaped her. "What do you mean? I'm not sad." She mustered up the most realistic smile hoping that he would let it go.

Did he buy it?

By the look on his face obviously not. Goku stared, studying her facial expression. "Come on let's dance," He held out his hand for her to take and they walked over to the dance floor. His arms wrapped around her waist while her hands around his neck. The smell of unshed tears hit his nose causing him to hold her closer. She placed her head on his chest crying silent tears. Total Eclipse of The Heart would never be the same.

After what seemed like forever he had to ask, "Are you going to tell me?"

"I can't," she cried. Bulma wanted to tell him how much she loved him. But she couldn't. It would not be right to do that when he just married someone else. "It's such a beautiful day. I wouldn't feel right if I ruined it." She would tell him one day. Just not today.

Goku waited to see if she would tell him before deciding to leave it alone. When the song was over, they broke apart both going separate ways. She searched the room for Yamcha. She rolled her eyes seeing Yamcha and some red-head bimbo flirting. The was a recurring thing with him. She was used to it by now. So, with that, she walked over to him stopping his conversation right in its tracks. "Yamcha, take me home," she said not paying the other woman any attention. They both said their goodbyes to everyone.

Bulma knew this would be her last time seeing Goku but, surprisingly the thought didn't bother her. The separation would most likely give her time to get over her feelings. Goku was now a married man. Married men were unavailable. Some women wouldn't respect that, but Bulma Briefs was no homewrecker. She wished them a happy marriage because it was the right thing to do. Who was she to wish unhappiness on anybody?

If she turned around before walking out she would have seen the look Goku was giving her. He didn't want her to go. He knew exactly why she had been sad, but he wanted her to say it. He wanted her to tell him how she felt about him because he felt it too.

The car ride back to Capsule Corp was quiet. They both knew what was coming and neither wanted to be the first to say it.

"Yamcha."

"I know." He knew how Bulma was when she made up her mind about something that was it. He wanted to at least fight for their relationship. Not fighting would be the worse thing to do in his mind. "We could take a break. Who knows it might make us stronger."

They were together for so long. It just felt so wrong to give up. Bulma shook her head, "No we have to do this. It has to be permanent."

She was right. "I love you Bulma, but I agree with you. I'm glad we could handle this like adults."

Bulma thought he would fight harder for their relationship. If he did she might have caved. Yamcha was a quitter. He had always been a quitter. "I already moved your things to a different room so we don't have to share. I mean you practically live in the woods anyway." Yamcha just nodded taking the key she handed to him. They would always be friends and she didn't see any reason for telling him to move out.

The first thing she did when she got to her room was plop face first on to the bed. All the pent up emotions came out. She had never cried this much in her entire life. Goku would never be hers and that hurt.